Hiya, We are looking to get a dog at the end of the year and can not decide between a Spaniel and a Labrador.  I would like one that does not cast any hair and also he must also be a child friendly dog.

Any suggestions would be great.

lynne.paterson@cancer.org.uk

Thanks Lynne

Hi, I am afraid that you non-casting requirement would rule out labradors and all spaniel breeds!
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Gwen

Labradors and spaniels are off your list then! They moult like mad!

I would suggest you consider on of the wire-haired terrier breeds, or a woolly-coated breed such as a poodle.

I can recommend whippets, they are shorthaired and do moult but it's very minimal. They have lovely placid temperaments and are great with kids. My friend has a cairn terrier that she says doesn't moult, he has to be clipped every so often.

Schnauzers don't cast and they are lovely dog's..intelligent and easy to train..and good with children..mine has to share a house with 60 girls some of the time :-P